'Lirpa Loof' hunt fools Karetu kids - but not for long
April Fool gags included luring a rare bird with carrots and lawnmowing with scissors.
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Northland Legends of Sport great way of honouring the region's sporting heroes
Northland Legends of Sport recognises the region's sporting heroes.
Exclusive: The Northlanders called on to save Enchanter's stricken survivors
The rescue through the eyes of the two men who pulled Enchanter's survivors to safety.
Carolyn Hansen: Focus on flexibility
With your enhanced strength and flexibility, you will create physical improvements.
'Hallelujah': Benefit increases welcomed by struggling Northlanders
From April 1, the Government is increasing several benefits and income allowances.
Leanne Stewart wins singles and pairs at Northland Bowls; Champ of Champs
Latest news from the Northland bowls circuit
Women's sailing regatta under way; and flu vaccine available
The latest news snippets from around the region.
Investigation continues into fatal caravan fire
Rescuers' worst fears realised after alarm raised at 7.30am on Oruru Rd, Peria.
Northland property still booming, but slowdown on the cards
Property prices in Northland have risen more than anywhere else in NZ.
Tough new water standards could cost Northland ratepayers
Northland councils wonder who pays for tough new water standards
RATs distributed to isolated areas as Northland records 662 new cases
Northland's Covid cases fluctuating this week
Body found inside burning caravan in the Far North
Emergency services responded to the incident at around 7.30am.
Road policing in Northland soon back to new normal
Drug driving test a good thing for road safety - John Williamson
Northland's EPro8 science and engineering contest so popular double number of students taking part
Northland students flocking to do EPro8 Challenge.
Just add water: Kaipara project yields results and lessons
Two sites host experiment in irrigation techniques in rich soils of the Kaipara
Bay News: Moerewa's JT aims for drifting world champs; FIXation opens; Kemp House's legacy; NZ's silent army
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre
Kaitāia woman breathes easy after quitting smoking for her grandchildren
18.2 per cent of non-Māori in Northland smoke compared to 31.2 per cent of Māori.
Landowner to sell Ahipara section as occupation clocks up six months
Occupiers hoping for "positive solution" in the next two months - but can stay all winter.
Northland news in brief: Pedestrian killed in Kaipara; teen charged with threatening to kill; large scrub fire in Ruatangata West
The latest newsbites from around Northland.
Whangārei: opponents of rescue helicopter shift concerned about noise
A question mark continues to loom over the future of the Onerahi airport.
Whangārei's Purewa Landfill gets go ahead despite objections
Whangārei's Purewa Landfill to continue, despite four councillors objecting.
634 new Covid 19 cases in Northland on Wednesday
Covid-19 case numbers continue to fluctuate in Northland with 634 new cases today
Man killed in pedestrian versus car crash on SH14
Pedestrian seriously injured on SH14, Tangiteroria, in Northland
New Zealand is reopening for visitors: See you soon
NZ borders open to vaccinated Aussies from April 12
Kinky Kerikeri's healthy appetite for sex toys - and the three towns that outrank it
Whangārei beat Kerikeri by miles in one adult toy category. Can you guess what it is?
What was the point? The impact of vaccine mandates in Northland and their purpose
Covid-19 modeller explains the need for introducing and removing vaccine mandates.
Rising costs fuel rate increase for entire region
NRC's annual plan is up for public consultation until April 29.
Sophisticated scammers said IRD had money for woman
Scammer claimed IRD had a ballot to give away unclaimed money - and she was a winner.
Scallop closures among sustainability measures in Northland
The closure was part of a twice-yearly review of fish stocks to support sustainability.
Latest addition to Whangārei Town basin lifted into place - the Rolling Ball Clock
Whangārei Rolling Ball Clock takes its place at Town Basin
'We are living in the renaissance period of Whangārei', says GiraGlob designer
The backstory of Whangārei's GiraGlob - the first of many to be created worldwide.
Loop Rd construction to take at least another three years
Earthworks for a new, southbound lane will start later this year.